Hannah Berner Oscars Backlash, Friends Set Allegations: 5 Hot Stories

Comedian Hannah Berner is speaking out after raising eyebrows at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Berner, 33, cohosted the red carpet on Sunday, March 2, with her BFF and former Summer House costar Paige DeSorbointerviewing celebs as they arrived for the annual awards show afterparty. Following the event, a clip of Berner speaking to Megan Thee Stallion went viral online, with some fans claiming the Bravo alum showed racial bias by telling the rapper, “When I want to fight someone, I listen to your music.” Berner addressed the controversy in a social media statement on Thursday, March 6, writing, “Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine. I love her music and it’s my go to whenever I need to boost my confidence before a show. Looking back at the interview, I wish I used any other word except ‘fight’ to describe how her songs impact me.” Berner apologized to Megan directly for her “careless choice of words” and insisted her comment had “no ill intent.” Scroll below for more updates on Us Weekly’s top stories:

• Friends guest star Stephen Park opened up about the show’s “toxic environment,” alleging he and others were subject to racist name calling.
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• ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is convinced that his “dawg” Travis Kelce and his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swiftwill be married by the end of the year.
• The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Gizelle Bryant shared an update on costar Karen Hugerwho was recently sentenced to serve prison time for her DUI conviction.

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